The WOMEX 2022 Awards, one of the leading world music industry awards, took place on Sunday, October 23, 2022. The ceremony honored the achievements of…
WOMEX 2022 Awards Ceremony at São Luiz Teatro Municipal in Lisbon
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Successful and Diverse WOMEX Conference in 2022
After five productive days of networking, meetings, conferences, showcases, films, and reconnecting with the world music community, the 28th edition of WOMEX came to a…
The Largest Gathering of the World Music Community, WOMEX 2022 Opened in Lisbon Last Evening
The 28th edition of WOMEX, the primary conference and networking opportunity for world music (also known as global music) professionals, opened last in Lisbon, Portugal,…
Sensational Sonbonbela by Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band
Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band – Sonbonbela (Sublime Frequencies, 2022) Sonbonbela is the third album by the formidable Baba Commandant and the Mandingo Band,…
Artist Profiles: Antonis Antoniou
Cypriot musician, lyricist and composer Antonis Antoniou is the founder and the prime mover of the award-winning bands Monsieur Doumani and Trio Tekke. In his…
Al-Qasar Hits #1 at the Transglobal World Music Chart in October 2022
Who Are We? by Moroccan/Arabic fusion ensemble Al-Qasar is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in October 2022. October 2022 Chart…
Antonis Antoniou Tops the World Music Charts Europe in October 2022
Throisma by Cypriot artist Antonis Antoniou is the top album at the World Music Charts Europe in October 2022. With one foot in the East…
Lotus World Music & Arts Festival Reveals 2022 Program
The 29th Annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival will take place September 22-25, 2022 in downtown Bloomington, Indiana. The festival is named in part…
Minyo Crusaders Captured Live in the Netherlands
Minyo Crusaders – Live At Le Guess Who? (Mais Um, 2021) Celebrated Japanese band Minyo Crusaders recorded “Live At Le Guess Who?” in 2019 at…
Perkutao, a Hard-Hitting Encounter of Afro-Peruvian and Afro-Cuban Percussion
Perkutao – Mis Ancestros (Buh Records, 2021) Perkutao is a rising Peruvian music ensemble that has brought new attention to the Afro-Peruvian music scene. Although…